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Abstract:

A decorative body jewelry system configured to decorate a part of a human
body. It includes a body anchor configured to secure under and protrude
through human skin. The body anchor includes an anchor base and a
receiving post including a first coupling device. There is a stage member
configured to couple to the receiving post and to provide a support. The
support includes a platform having a first magnetically active portion
and a second coupling device configured to couple to the first coupling
device. In addition, the system includes a decorative device including a
decorative base having a second magnetically active portion. The first
magnetically active portion and the second magnetically active portion
are magnetically attracted to each other. Furthermore, the system
includes a retaining protrusion positioned to restrict lateral
displacement of the decorative device. The system further includes a
decorative element coupled to the decorative base.

Claims:

1. A decorative body jewelry system, configured to selectably decorate a
part of a human body, comprising: a) a body anchor, configured to secure
under and protrude through human skin, including: a. an anchor base; and
b. a receiving post extending from the base and including a first
coupling device; b) a stage member configured to selectably couple to the
receiving post of the anchor and to provide a support, including: a. a
platform having a first magnetically active portion; and b. a second
coupling device extending from the platform and configured to selectably
couple to the first coupling device; and c) a decorative device,
including: a. a decorative base having i. a second magnetically active
portion, wherein the first magnetically active portion and the second
magnetically active portion are magnetically attracted to each other; and
ii. a retaining protrusion positioned to restrict lateral displacement of
the decorative device with respect to the stage member when the
decorative device is coupled to the stage member; and b. a decorative
element coupled to the decorative base and configured to decorate.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the retaining protrusion is a
circumspect retaining wall extending downwardly from the base.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the circumspect retaining wall is
frustoconical.

4. The system of claim 2, wherein the circumspect retaining wall is
cylindrical.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the decorative device includes a
lateral accessory ring configured to selectably couple to an accessory.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the body anchor material composition
consists of hypo-allergenic and non-magnetically active materials.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the platform having a first
magnetically active portion comprises a hypoallergenic disc with a
magnetically active core.

8. The device of claim 7, wherein the platform further includes a
decorative layer disposed over the top of the hypoallergenic disc.

9. A decorative body jewelry system, configured to selectably decorate a
part of a human body, comprising: d) a body anchor, configured to secure
under and protrude through human skin, including: a. an anchor base; and
b. a receiving post extending from the base and including a first
coupling device; e) a stage member configured to selectably couple to the
receiving post of the anchor and to provide a support, including: a. a
platform having a first magnetically active portion; and b. a second
coupling device extending from the platform and configured to selectably
couple to the first coupling device; and f) a decorative device,
including: a. a decorative base having a second magnetically active
portion, wherein the first magnetically active portion and the second
magnetically active portion are magnetically attracted to each other; and
b. a decorative element coupled to the decorative base and configured to
decorate.

10. The system of claim 9, further comprising a retaining protrusion
positioned to restrict lateral displacement of the decorative device with
respect to the stage member when the decorative device is coupled to the
stage member; wherein the retaining protrusion is a circumspect retaining
wall extending downwardly from the base.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein the circumspect retaining wall is
frustoconical.

12. The system of claim 10, wherein the circumspect retaining wall is
cylindrical.

13. The system of claim 9, wherein the decorative device includes a
lateral accessory ring configured to selectably couple to an accessory.

14. The system of claim 9, wherein the body anchor material composition
consists of hypo-allergenic and non-magnetically active materials.

15. The device of claim 9, wherein the platform having a first
magnetically active portion comprises a hypoallergenic disc with a
magnetically active core.

16. The device of claim 15, wherein the platform further includes a
decorative layer disposed over the top of the hypoallergenic disc.

17. A decorative body jewelry system, configured to selectably decorate a
part of a human body, comprising: g) a body anchor, configured to secure
under and protrude through human skin, including: a. an anchor base; and
b. a receiving post extending from the base and including a first
coupling device; h) a stage member configured to selectably couple to the
receiving post of the anchor and to provide a support, including: a. a
platform having a first magnetically active portion; and b. a second
coupling device extending from the platform and configured to selectably
couple to the first coupling device; and i) a decorative device,
including: a. a decorative base having i. a second magnetically active
portion, wherein the first magnetically active portion and the second
magnetically active portion are magnetically attracted to each other; and
ii. a retaining protrusion positioned to restrict lateral displacement of
the decorative device with respect to the stage member when the
decorative device is coupled to the stage member; and b. a decorative
element coupled to the decorative base and configured to decorate;
wherein the platform having a first magnetically active portion comprises
a hypoallergenic disc with a magnetically active core.

18. The system of claim 17, wherein the circumspect retaining wall is
frustoconical.

19. The system of claim 17, wherein the decorative device includes a
lateral accessory ring configured to selectably couple to an accessory.

20. The device of claim 17, wherein the platform having a first
magnetically active portion comprises a hypoallergenic disc with a
magnetically active core.

[0004] Body piercing, a form of body modification, is the practice of
puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in
which jewelry may be worn. The word piercing can refer to the act or
practice of body piercing, or to an opening in the body created by this
act or practice. While the history of body piercing is obscured by a lack
of scholarly reference and popular misinformation, ample evidence exists
to document that it has been practiced in various forms by both sexes
since ancient times throughout the world.

[0005] The reasons for piercing or not piercing are varied. Some people
pierce for religious or spiritual reasons, while others pierce for
self-expression, for aesthetic value, for sexual pleasure, to conform to
their culture or to rebel against it. Some forms of piercing remain
controversial, particularly when applied to youth. The display or
placement of piercings have been restricted by schools, employers and
religious groups. In spite of the controversy, some people have practiced
extreme forms of body piercing, with Guinness bestowing World Records on
individuals with hundreds and even thousands of permanent and temporary
piercings.

[0006] Contemporary body piercing practices emphasize the use of safe body
piercing materials, frequently utilizing specialized tools developed for
the purpose. Body piercing is an invasive procedure with some risks,
including allergic reaction, infection, excessive scarring and
unanticipated physical injuries, but such precautions as sanitary
piercing procedures and careful aftercare are emphasized to minimize the
likelihood of encountering serious problems. The healing time required
for a body piercing may vary widely according to placement, from as
little as a month for some genital piercings to as much as two full years
for the navel. Some improvements have been made in the field. Examples of
references related to the present invention are described below in their
own words, and the supporting teachings of each reference are
incorporated by reference herein:

[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 6,729,159, issued to Rose, discloses an
interchangeable jewelry system for creating custom jewelry assemblies.
Custom assemblies of one or more interchangeable jewelry segments.
Interchangeable jewelry segments can contain male and/or female
interchangeable mechanisms and/or body connector assemblies for attaching
to the body or to items which attach to the body.

[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 7,073,232, issued to Fuhrman et al., discloses a
jewelry clasp having a pair of bodies at the free ends of a piece of
jewelry affixed together by magnetic forces. Each body has a magnet means
having north and south poles that are aligned along the longitudinal
center line of the clasp with opposite poles abutting each other to hold
those bodies in the affixed relationship. There is a safety catch on one
of the bodies having a protrusion extending therefrom that overlaps the
other body to hold the bodies together. As the protrusion is moved into
its latched position, the other body is displaced along the longitudinal
centerline to misalign the respective magnetic means, and when the
protrusion seats in its latched position, the magnetic means realigns by
the magnetic attraction between the magnetic means creating an click that
can be heard and/or felt by the wearer to confirm that the bodies are
properly affixed together.

[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 7,343,760, issued to Tyler, discloses various jewelry
devices are provided for use in a pierced body part, such as the naval,
and/or with devices implanted in a pierced body part. In one embodiment,
a ring-shaped member is provided and it includes a first semi-circular
member having first and second terminal ends, and a second semi-circular
member having a first portion that is hingedly connected to the first
terminal end of the first semi-circular member and a second portion that
is fixedly mated to the first portion and that includes a terminal end
that is adapted to removably mate to the second terminal end of the first
component. The present invention also provides a connector for easily
removably mating various jewelry ornaments to a jewelry device that is
worn in a pierced body part.

[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 6,244,073, issued to Kaping Jr., discloses a cap for
body piercing jewelry has a retention member for resisting passage
through a pierced passageway. The retention member is composed of a
plastic material. An enlarged end of a shank is anchored into the
retention member with a threaded stud extending therefrom. The process to
make the cap includes positioning viscous plastic material in a mold to
produce the desired retention member shape. The enlarged portion of the
shank is inserted and embedded into the plastic material. The enlarged
portion of the shank has a pointed tip which enables the enlarged end of
the shank to be inserted into the plastic material without producing
visible unsightly air bubbles. As the shank is inserted into plastic
material, the plastic material flows into anchors on the enlarged portion
of the shank to assist in securing and locking the shank to the retention
member.

[0011] U.S. Pat. No. 6,026,659, issued to Kaping Jr., discloses a body
jewelry device having a post part and cap part with the cap part having
an integral and threaded stub. The post part has an integrally formed and
complementary threaded bore for receiving the threaded stud. The cap part
post is thereby securely, but releasably, coupled to the post part. In a
preferred embodiment, the cap has a counter sink for receiving an end of
the post. The cap for the body jewelry may be formed by shaping a stock
material into a generally enlarged ornamental piece. A stub is integrally
formed on the generally enlarged shape and threads formed on the stub. A
counter sink may be formed around the stub for receiving an end of the
post. The stub threads are constructed to threadably mate with an
opposing and complementary bore on a post.

[0013] The inventions heretofore known suffer from a number of
disadvantages which include being limited in application, being limited
in use, being unsafe, being unsanitary, being expensive, being difficult
to use, and being limited in adaptability.

[0014] What is needed is a decorative body jewelry system that solves one
or more of the problems described herein and/or one or more problems that
may come to the attention of one skilled in the art upon becoming
familiar with this specification.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0015] The present invention has been developed in response to the present
state of the art, and in particular, in response to the problems and
needs in the art that have not yet been fully solved by currently
available decorative body piercing systems. Accordingly, the present
invention has been developed to provide a sterile and efficient
decorative body jewelry system.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the invention, there is a decorative
body jewelry system configured to selectably decorate a part of a human
body. The decorative body jewelry system may include a body anchor that
may be configured to secure under and/or protrude through human skin. The
body anchor may include an anchor base and/or a receiving post extending
from the base and/or including a first coupling device. The body anchor
material composition may consist of hypo-allergenic and/or
non-magnetically active materials.

[0017] The system may also include a stage member that may be configured
to selectably couple to the receiving post of the anchor and/or to
provide a support. The support may include a platform that may have a
first magnetically active portion and/or a second coupling device that
may extend from the platform and/or be configured to selectably couple to
the first coupling device. The platform may have a first magnetically
active portion that may comprise a hypoallergenic disc with a
magnetically active core. The first magnetically active portion and the
second magnetically active portion may be magnetically attracted to each
other. The platform may further include a decorative layer that may be
disposed over the top of the hypoallergenic disc. In addition, the system
may include a decorative device including a decorative base having a
second magnetically active portion. The decorative device may include a
lateral accessory ring that may be configured to selectably couple to an
accessory.

[0018] Furthermore, the system may include a retaining protrusion that may
be positioned to restrict lateral displacement of the decorative device
with respect to the stage member when the decorative device is coupled to
the stage member. The retaining protrusion may be a circumspect retaining
wall extending downwardly from the base. Moreover, the circumspect
retaining wall may be frustoconical or may be cylindrical. The system may
further include a decorative element coupled to the decorative base and
configured to decorate.

[0019] Reference throughout this specification to features, advantages, or
similar language does not imply that all of the features and advantages
that may be realized with the present invention should be or are in any
single embodiment of the invention. Rather, language referring to the
features and advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature,
advantage, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment
is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus,
discussion of the features and advantages, and similar language,
throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, refer to the
same embodiment.

[0020] Furthermore, the described features, advantages, and
characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner
in one or more embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will
recognize that the invention can be practiced without one or more of the
specific features or advantages of a particular embodiment. In other
instances, additional features and advantages may be recognized in
certain embodiments that may not be present in all embodiments of the
invention.

[0021] These features and advantages of the present invention will become
more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims,
or may be learned by the practice of the invention as set forth
hereinafter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order for the advantages of the invention to be readily
understood, a more particular description of the invention briefly
described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments
that are illustrated in the appended drawing(s). It is noted that the
drawings of the invention are not to scale. The drawings are mere
schematics representations, not intended to portray specific parameters
of the invention. Understanding that these drawing(s) depict only typical
embodiments of the invention and are not, therefore, to be considered to
be limiting its scope, the invention will be described and explained with
additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying
drawing(s), in which:

[0023]FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a decorative body jewelry
system, according to one embodiment of the invention;

[0024]FIG. 2 is an exploded side view of a decorative body jewelry
system, according to one embodiment of the invention;

[0025]FIG. 3 is an exploded side view of a decorative body jewelry
system, according to one embodiment of the invention;

[0026]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a D-ring and cylinder, according to
one embodiment of the invention;

[0027]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a decorative body jewelry system
coupled to a body part, according to one embodiment of the invention; and

[0028]FIG. 6 illustrates a plurality of stage members of a decorative
body jewelry device, according to one embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of
the invention, reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments
illustrated in the drawing(s), and specific language will be used to
describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation
of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and
further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and
any additional applications of the principles of the invention as
illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art
and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the
scope of the invention.

[0030] Reference throughout this specification to an "embodiment," an
"example" or similar language means that a particular feature, structure,
characteristic, or combinations thereof described in connection with the
embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present
invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases an "embodiment," an
"example," and similar language throughout this specification may, but do
not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment, to different
embodiments, or to one or more of the figures. Additionally, reference to
the wording "embodiment," "example" or the like, for two or more
features, elements, etc. does not mean that the features are necessarily
related, dissimilar, the same, etc.

[0031] Each statement of an embodiment, or example, is to be considered
independent of any other statement of an embodiment despite any use of
similar or identical language characterizing each embodiment. Therefore,
where one embodiment is identified as "another embodiment," the
identified embodiment is independent of any other embodiments
characterized by the language "another embodiment." The features,
functions, and the like described herein are considered to be able to be
combined in whole or in part one with another as the claims and/or art
may direct, either directly or indirectly, implicitly or explicitly.

[0032] As used herein, "comprising," "including," "containing," "is,"
"are," "characterized by," and grammatical equivalents thereof are
inclusive or open-ended terms that do not exclude additional unrecited
elements or method steps. "Comprising" is to be interpreted as including
the more restrictive terms "consisting of" and "consisting essentially
of."

[0033]FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of a decorative body
jewelry system 10 according to one embodiment of the invention. The
decorative body jewelry system 10 is configured to selectably decorate a
part of a human body. The illustrated decorative body jewelry system 10
includes a body anchor 12 partially disposed under the skin of a user and
coupled to a stage member 20. The stage member 20 is magnetically coupled
to a decorative device 36 that includes an accessory 44 coupled thereto.
Accordingly, the user is able to selectively decorate the body part where
the anchor is attached.

[0034] The illustrated body anchor 12 configured to secure under and
protrude through human skin. The illustrated body anchor 12 includes an
anchor base 14 and a receiving post 16 extending from the base 14 and
including a first coupling device 18. The illustrated coupling device 18
is a threaded cavity configured to receive a threaded post. Other
coupling devices are contemplated, such as but not limited to snaps,
threaded posts, slide-lock devices, friction fittings, hooks, and the
like. The body anchor 12 includes material composition consisting of
hypo-allergenic and non-magnetically active materials such that the body
anchor will be well-received by the body of the user and will not require
removal during procedures, such as but not limited to Magnetic Resonance
Imaging procedures.

[0035] The illustrated stage member 20 is configured to selectably couple
to the receiving post 16 of the body anchor 12 and to provide a support
22 for the decorative device 36. The support 22 includes a platform 24
having a first magnetically active portion (magnetically active core 32)
and a second coupling device 28 extending from the platform 24 and
configured to selectably couple to the first coupling device 18. The
illustrated second coupling device 28 is a threaded post. It is
contemplated that the second coupling device 28 may be any device
configured to selectably couple to or mate with the first coupling device
18. The illustrated platform 24 includes a hypoallergenic disc 30 with a
magnetically active core 32. Accordingly, the platform provides a "stage"
on which the decorative device 36 may be displayed, advantageously
keeping the decorative device 36 a desired distance from the skin and in
an appropriate position of display. The illustrated platform 24 further
includes a decorative layer 34 disposed over the top of the
hypoallergenic disc 30, thereby providing a decorative effect even when
the decorative device is not in place. The decorative layer 34 may
include paint, layered metal, ceramic, plastic, and/or any other material
configured to generate a display effect when disposed over a stage
surface.

[0036] The illustrated platform is a flat disc. However, it is
contemplated that the platform may be differently shaped depending on the
desired display and attachment effect. As non-limiting examples, the
stage/platform may be spherical, conical, frustoconical, irregular,
sculptured, star-shaped, and the like.

[0037] The illustrated decorative device 36 includes a decorative base 38
having a second magnetically active portion 40 and a lateral accessory
ring 42 configured to selectably couple to an accessory 44. The first
magnetically active portion 26 and the second magnetically active portion
40 are magnetically attracted to each other, thereby enabling a wearer to
easily couple and uncouple the decorative device without irritating the
skin or area around the body anchor. In addition, the magnetic coupling
of the first and second magnetically active portions enable the
decorative device to uncouple from the stage member if excessive force is
applied to the decorative device, thereby not enabling the anchor base to
pull out from the skin of the wearer. In one embodiment, both the first
and second magnetically active portions are magnets oriented to attract.
In another embodiment, only one of the first and second magnetically
active portions are magnetic, while the other is ferrous, or otherwise
attracted by magnetic fields. In still another embodiment, one or more of
the first and second magnetically active portions include an
electromagnetic device, such as but not limited to a current carrying
coil or loop coupled to a source of electrical current, such as but not
limited to a watch battery.

[0038] Furthermore, the decorative device 36 includes a retaining
protrusion 46 positioned to restrict lateral displacement of the
decorative device 36 with respect to the stage member 20 when the
decorative device 36 is coupled to the stage member 20. As illustrated,
the retaining protrusion 46 is a circumspect retaining wall extending
downwardly from the base 38. It is contemplated that the circumspect
retaining wall may be frustoconical, cylindrical, a mesh cage, a set of
protrusions, a single protrusion, or the like. The decorative device 36
further includes a decorative element 48 coupled to the decorative base
38 and configured to decorate. The decorative element may be, but is not
limited to, a precious stone, a precious metal, jewelry, jewels,
ornamental valuables, cameo, light emitting device, and etc.

[0039] The illustrated accessory 44 couples to the decorative device 36 by
linking to the ring 42 extending from the decorative device 36. The
accessory 44 may be a typical piercing accessory that connects by
linking, such as but not limited to an earring, belly ring, clip, nose
ring, and the like. Advantageously, one may utilize a collection of
piercing jewelry in combination with the system.

[0040] In operation of one embodiment of the invention, a body piercing
technician punctures the skin of a wearer and secures the anchor base of
the body anchor underneath the skin of the wearer. The wearer couples the
stage member to the receiving post of the body anchor. The wearer
magnetically couples the stage member to a decorative device. The wearer
also couples an accessory to the lateral accessory ring of the decorative
device. Advantageously, abrasion, percussive force, tangling, and the
like applied against the system will tend to dislodge the decorative
device 36 from the stage 20 without severe damage to the skin about the
anchor 12. Further, the stage may be simply removed during medical or
other procedures wherein strong magnetic forces are applied to the body
without needing to remove the anchor 12.

[0041]FIG. 2 is an exploded side view of a decorative body jewelry
system, according to one embodiment of the invention. The decorative body
jewelry system 10 includes a body anchor 12. The body anchor 12 includes
an anchor base 14 and a receiving post 16 extending from the base 14 and
including a first coupling device 18. The first coupling device may be an
internal thread or an external thread, as illustrated the first coupling
member includes an internal thread disposed within the receiving post.
The system 10 also includes a stage member 20 configured to selectably
couple to the receiving post 16 of the anchor 12 and to provide a support
22. The support 22 includes a platform 24 and a second coupling device 28
extending from the platform 24 and configured to selectably couple to the
first coupling device 18. The second coupled device may be an internal
thread or an external thread, depending upon the threading of the first
coupling device. As illustrated, the second coupling device includes an
external thread configured to couple to the internal thread of the first
coupling device.

[0042] The decorative body jewelry system 10 further includes a retaining
protrusion 46 positioned to restrict lateral displacement of the
decorative device 36 with respect to the stage member 20 when the
decorative device 36 is coupled to the stage member 20. As illustrated,
the retaining protrusion 46 is a circumspect retaining wall extending
downwardly from the base 38. The system 10 also includes a decorative
element 48 coupled to the decorative base 38 and configured to decorate.

[0043]FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a decorative body jewelry system,
according to one embodiment of the invention. The decorative body jewelry
system 10 includes a body anchor 12 having an anchor base 14 and a
receiving post 16 extending from the base 14. The receiving post includes
a first coupling device 18 disposed therein. The system 10 also includes
a stage member 20 configured to selectably couple to the receiving post
16 of the anchor 12 and to provide a support 22. The support 22 includes
a platform 24 having a first magnetically active portion and a second
coupling device 28 extending from the platform 24 and configured to
selectably couple to the first coupling device 18. The first coupling
device and the second coupling device may be a threaded coupling
configuration, rivet coupling configuration, magnetically coupled
configuration, hook and loop coupling configuration, etc.

[0044] In addition, the system 10 includes a decorative device 36
including a decorative base 38 having a second magnetically active
portion. The first magnetically active portion and the second
magnetically active portion are magnetically attracted to each other. The
system 10 further includes a decorative element 48 coupled to the
decorative base 38 and configured to decorate.

[0045]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a decorative body jewelry accessory
system 50, according to one embodiment of the invention. The decorative
body jewelry accessory system 50 includes a D ring 52 and a decorative
device 36. As illustrated, the decorative device is in a cylindrical
configuration; the decorative device may be cylindrical, spherical,
hexagonal, square, pyramidal, octagonal, etc. In addition, the decorative
device 36 includes a lateral accessory ring 42 configured to selectably
couple to an accessory 44. Furthermore, the D ring 52 is configured to
couple to larger accessories not configured to couple to the lateral
accessory ring 42. The system 50 further includes a decorative element 48
coupled to the decorative base 38 and configured to decorate.

[0046] In operation of one embodiment of the invention, a wearer
magnetically couples a decorative device to a stage member of a
decorative body jewelry system. The wearer couples an accessory to the D
ring and/or the lateral accessory ring of the decorative device. In
addition, a wearer may couple a plurality of decorative body jewelry
accessory systems to a plurality of stage members disposed on a wearer in
a double linear configuration. The double linear configuration includes a
plurality of body anchors disposed on a wearer in two linear rows
parallel to each other. The wearer then couples a fabric material through
each D-ring, of the double linear configuration, and tightens the fabric
material in a corset configuration.

[0047]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a decorative body jewelry system
coupled to a body part, according to one embodiment of the invention. The
decorative body jewelry system 10 is configured to selectably decorate a
part of a human body. As illustrated, the decorative body jewelry system
is coupled to a chest area of a wearer. The decorative body jewelry
system also includes an accessory coupled to the lateral accessory ring
of a decorative device of the decorative body jewelry system.

[0048]FIG. 6 illustrates a plurality of stage members of a decorative
body jewelry system, according to one embodiment of the invention. As
illustrated, a stage member 20 of a decorative body jewelry system is
configured to selectably couple to a receiving post of a body anchor and
configured to provide a support 22. The support 22 includes a platform 24
having a first magnetically active portion 26 and a second coupling
device 28 extending from the platform 24 and configured to selectably
couple to the body anchor. As illustrated, the first magnetically active
portion 26 of the stage member 20 may be incorporated throughout the
platform 24. In addition, the stage member 20 includes a decorative layer
34 disposed over the top of the magnetic platform 24.

[0049] Furthermore, the stage member 20 includes a magnetically active
core 32 disposed within the platform 24. As illustrated, the stage member
may include a plurality of magnetically active cores 32 disposed within
the platform 24 and configured to magnetically couple to a decorative
device having a second magnetically active portion. The stage member 20
also may include a retaining protrusion 46. As illustrated, the retaining
protrusion 46 is a circumspect retaining wall extending downwardly. The
stage member 20 may further include a lateral accessory ring 42
configured to selectably couple to an accessory 44. The various elements
of the stage member may be in any combination with any other element
herein described.

[0050] It is understood that the above-described embodiments are only
illustrative of the application of the principles of the present
invention. The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms
without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The
described embodiment is to be considered in all respects only as
illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is,
therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing
description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of
equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

[0051] Thus, while the present invention has been fully described above
with particularity and detail in connection with what is presently deemed
to be the most practical and preferred embodiment of the invention, it
will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that numerous
modifications, including, but not limited to, variations in size,
materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and
use may be made, without departing from the principles and concepts of
the invention as set forth in the claims. Further, it is contemplated
that an embodiment may be limited to consist of or to consist essentially
of one or more of the features, functions, structures, methods described
herein.